New Zealand Emergency Numbers

Police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency service numbers for New Zealand. Tap any number to call. Part of 29,900+ services, 588 first aid tips, and 521 preparedness guides — offline, free, and private.

Emergency Universal emergency number for all services 111
Fire Fire brigade and wildfire response 111
Police Law enforcement and crime reporting 111Non-emergency 105
Ambulance Emergency medical transport and paramedic dispatch 111

Calling Here

International dialing code: +64

Languages spoken: English (96.1%), Maori (3.7%), Chinese (1.7%).

  • Common greetings in English include “Hello”, “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good evening”.
  • In Māori, “Kia ora” (Hello) is a common greeting.

Hazard Preparedness

Create an Earthquake Preparedness Plan

Prepare your household for an earthquake by creating a specific plan. Identify safe spots in each room, establish meeting places (near and far), outline communication strategies, and share the plan with all members.

  • Identify safe spots in each room (under sturdy tables/desks, against interior walls away from windows/heavy objects).
  • Determine primary and secondary exit routes from your home.
  • Establish safe meeting places: one near home, one outside the neighborhood.

Emergency Flotation Devices

Improve water safety by ensuring personal flotation devices (PFDs) like life jackets are available and used correctly, especially when boating or swimming. Keep throwable flotation aids accessible on beaches. Teach children safe usage.

  • Wear a properly fitting, Coast Guard-approved life jacket (PFD) when boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or in potentially hazardous water conditions.
  • Ensure children wear appropriate PFDs near any water.
  • Have throwable flotation devices (e.g., ring buoy, flotation cushion) readily accessible on boats and piers.

Create an Emergency Kit

Ensure self-sufficiency during severe weather by assembling an emergency kit with essentials: water, non-perishable food, first aid, medications, flashlight, radio, batteries, sanitation items, and important documents.

  • Include basics: Water (1 gal/person/day for 3-7 days), Non-perishable food (3-7 days), Battery/hand-crank Radio (NOAA preferred), Flashlight, Extra batteries.
  • Add: First aid kit, Medications (7-day supply), Whistle, Dust masks.
  • Pack: Plastic sheeting/duct tape (for sheltering), Moist towelettes, garbage bags, basic tools.

Official Emergency Resources

New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) — Provides guidance on preparing for emergencies common to New Zealand such as earthquakes and tsunamis, with universally applicable preparedness advice. Visit New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) →
Fire and Emergency New Zealand — Focuses on fire safety education, including how to make your home safer, create escape plans, and understand the causes of fires. Visit Fire and Emergency New Zealand →
CERT NZ — Own Your Online is designed to help New Zealanders understand cyber security, learn why it’s important, and discover how to get protected online. Visit CERT NZ →
Ministry of Health (New Zealand) — Provides public health announcements, health advice, and information about the New Zealand healthcare system. Visit Ministry of Health (New Zealand) →

Local Alert Channels

Newstalk ZB — A nationwide talk-radio network available, and has news reporters based in many areas. — Website | RSS Feed
Three — A nationwide television channel. It was New Zealand’s first privately owned television channel. — Website | RSS Feed
Otago Daily Times (ODT) — New Zealand’s oldest daily newspaper and is independent. — Website | RSS Feed

Emergency Coverage

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Emergency numbers 2/6

Emergency Numbers in Related Countries

Police, fire, and ambulance numbers for related countries.

AustraliaCommonwealth of Australia000 Christmas Island000 Cocos (Keeling) Islands000 Fiji000 New Caledonia17 New ZealandAotearoa, Realm of New Zealand111 Norfolk Island24222 SamoaWestern Samoa995 Solomon Islands999 Tonga911 VanuatuNew Hebrides112

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